Origin
Waretown, NJ
Morning in Waretown on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waretown, NJ to Brick, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waretown, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Waretown, NJ to Brick, NJ is 22.1 miles and takes about 30m via Garden State Parkway and US 9, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a straightforward local hop. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief travel segment without requiring extensive planning. You'll primarily be on well-traveled roads connecting two points within the Garden State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| US 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Lacey Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bryant Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waretown, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on CR 612
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bryant Road
2
Turn right onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 9
3
Turn left onto CR 614
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lacey Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Merge onto GSP
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9
Turn right onto US 9
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
9
20 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
NJ 70
Turn left onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $5.13 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.81
Garden State Parkway
(13.5 mi)
$0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 84% of the 22.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 13.5 miles on the Parkway before transitioning to US 9 and Lacey Road. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these busy corridors. The shift from limited-access highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 9. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waretown, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Cr 528: Brick
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Lakewood
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Point Pleasant
20 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting in Waretown, NJ
Full guide →Southern Ocean County is the less densely populated part of Ocean County, New Jersey.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
Full guide →Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Orient Baptist Church — historic church building in Ocean County, New Jersey
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.81 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brick, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brick, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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